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If you would like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, call our office at (714) 744-7959 or visit the front desk in Beckman 406. We do not schedule appointments by email.

Roberto Coronel

Roberto began at Chapman in 2010. As Director, Roberto oversees the undergraduate academic advising services provided by the Academic Advising Center. Prior to coming to Chapman, he served as the Assistant Director of the Academic Advising Center and Coordinator of Academic Probation and Disqualification Services at CSU Fullerton. Additionally, he served as Assistant Director of the Student Access to Science Center at CSU Long Beach, and as the Associate Director of the Mesa Engineering Program (MEP) and the Mesa Schools Program (MSP) at CSU Fresno.

Joe Barrett, M.A.

I earned both my B.A. and M.A. in American Studies from Cal State Fullerton where I also worked as an academic advisor prior to joining Chapman University in late 2007. My primary duties at Chapman are to assist Dodge College students with meeting all of their requirements so that they may graduate in a timely manner. Outside of advising I am interested in US cultural history and the built environment and may one day pursue a Ph.D. in order to study these things further. For the time being, however, I find great pleasure in reading, writing, photography, cycling and drinking coffee.

Dina Bartoloni, M.S.

I came to Chapman University in February 2012. Born and raised in the city of Orange, I am very excited to be working here at Chapman! I earned my B.A. in History with a minor in English and American Literature from the University of Southern California. My studies focused more specifically on the power of film within early 20th century American History. After graduating from USC, I worked at UC Irvine as an Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Earth System Science. With a passion for assisting college students achieve academic success, I then moved to California State University, Fullerton, to work as a Academic Advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. During my tenure, I coordinated a variety of programs for CSUF students, including transfer advising services, probation advising, freshmen advising, and student evaluations. While at CSUF I earned my M.S. in Education with an emphasis in Higher Education and a Certificate in Community College Studies. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the theater (I love musicals!), watching movies, TV, and my favorite sports teams (go Angels!), traveling, reading, and taking care of my dog, Betty White (yes, that's her name).

I am a Chapman panther through and through! In 2009, I earned my B.A. in Psychology here at Chapman and am currently in Chapman’s M.A. program for Marriage and Family Therapy. I have called Orange home since birth and wouldn't have it any other way, as I adore the city’s the old towne essence and vintage charm. Ever since I can remember I have always had a desire to help others. I began working at Chapman in 2011 and joined Academic Advising in 2013. I have two dogs, Yumi and Coco, who are cooler than Betty White (Dina’s dog). I love to laugh, play stylist to my colleagues, go to concerts, listen to vinyl records, and make others smile. When I’m not in my office or in the classroom, you can usually find me at Target.

Alexa Friedman, M.A.

Academic AdvisorSpecialist advisor for the School of Communication (Communication Studies and Strategic and Corporate Communication majors) and all Undeclared majorsafriedma@chapman.edu

I am an Orange County native, excited to be joining Chapman after spending my last two years in New York City. I earned my B.A. in Communications from UCLA, where I learned to love football, basketball, and L.A. traffic. I received my M.A. in Higher Education from NYU, and while I was there I worked in Academic Advising, Orientation, and Student Leadership Development. I love traveling, Nerf wars, goofy comedies, and I am constantly in search of the world’s best chocolate chip cookie (let me know if you have a contender). I’m looking forward to working with students to help them get the most out of their Chapman experiences!

James Mateik, M.S.

Academic AdvisorSpecialist advisor for all Argyros School of Business and Economics majors

As a new member of the Academic Advising team, I am very excited to be at Chapman University! I grew up in Southern California where I graduated twice from California State University, Long Beach. The first time I received my Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, which led me to a brief career as a Forest Ranger. After a few years, I went back to CSULB and graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling, with my program emphasis in Student Development in Higher Education. Prior to coming to Chapman, I was a Career Center Advisor at California State University, Fullerton. I am passionate about serving others and assisting students with their journey in higher education. In my leisure time, I enjoy playing basketball, camping, traveling and spending time with family.

Irene Quinlan, M.A.

Academic Advisor Specialist advisor for all Schmid College of Science and Technology majors and Psychology majorsquinlan@chapman.edu

In the Spring of 2012, I joined the Academic Advising Center. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, from which I recently relocated, I was an Academic Advisor at Texas A&M University, San Antonio. I also received my B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M and recently completed my M.A. in Counseling. I enjoy working with students and look forward to meeting with each of you as we work together to meet your academic goals. When I'm not working or studying, I enjoy getting acquainted with California by exploring all my newly adopted state has to offer.

Carole Wayman, M.A.

Welcome! I am a native Californian and grew up in Los Angeles and Cerritos. I attended Cypress College, UC Irvine and the University of LaVerne earning a B.S. in Public Administration with an emphasis in Urban and Land Use Planning. I'm also a Chapman alumna with a masters degree in Organizational Leadership. I have a diverse employment background that includes 12 years in city government, 3 years working at Disney and 4 years working at Cal State Fullerton before coming to Chapman University in 2000. I've had the opportunity to work in interesting jobs such as an Assistant to the City Manager and City Council, Grants Coordinator, City Planner, Planning Commissioner, Occupational Trainer, Administrative Assistant (School of Education and Provost's Office), Testing Administrator, and Academic Advisor. I hope you will take this from my educational and employment background: the road to your career is not a straight path in which you earn a degree and land in the job of your dreams. I hope to help you navigate your academic requirements and learn more about yourself through the variety of your experiences while here at Chapman. I'm also a proud mom to two college young adults; my daughter just graduated from Mount St. Mary's College with a B.S. in Biology and my son is a U.S. Marine. An outdoors kind of person by nature, I enjoy outdoor activities such as gardening, walking, picnics and camping. I also enjoy traveling because it allows me to experience different cultures, meet new people and taste different foods.

Adena Hamlin, B.A.

I was born and raised in Southern California and would never move - the weather is too good to be true! I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Mathematics from California State University, Long Beach. My degree to teach with my prior office experience led me to Chapman University. I joined the Chapman University Academic Advising team in the summer of 2014 and have loved every minute of it. I love spending time with my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter. If I am not with my family you can definitely find me in the gym taking a turbo kickboxing class (my second family). I love anything that has to do with nutrition and exercise. With that being said…I also love FOOD (who doesn’t, right?!?!). Japanese food is my ultimate favorite…albacore with ponzu sauce please!

Note: We are currently hiring an advisor for students in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (which includes the majors of Health Science, Kinesiology, and Psychology). In the mean time, any of our advisors are happy to assist students in these majors. Please contact our front desk at 714-744-7959 for quick assistance.